Sébastien Lecornu

Sébastien Lecornu is the current Prime Minister of France. He has recently been in the news for his government's response to several critical national issues. Lecornu has addressed the tragic increase in drowning deaths during a severe heatwave, reporting over 40 fatalities since mid-June and urging caution regarding swimming in unsupervised areas. He has also overseen France's response to widespread wildfires, which have led to significant evacuations. In terms of technological policy, Lecornu announced France's decision to move away from US tech company Palantir's AI data tools, opting for domestic providers to avoid strategic digital dependencies. Furthermore, he is involved in legislative processes, with parts of the assisted dying law, recently approved by the National Assembly, set to be referred to the Constitutional Council under his purview. His presence at Bastille Day celebrations alongside international leaders also highlights his role in France's international and strategic positioning.